ASX Surges on Encouraging Virus Pattern

ASX Surges on Encouraging Virus Pattern
Australian Securities Exchange, operated by ASX Ltd. on March 16, 2020 in Sydney, Australia
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The Australian share market has surged amid a global rally on signs the COVID-19 death toll is slowing.

The S&P/ASX200 benchmark index was up 134.6 points, or 2.55 percent, to 5,421.4 at 1015 AEST on Tuesday, adding to the 4.33 percent gain during April 6 session.